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Lionel Messi on whether he’ll play in the FIFA World Cup 2026

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Lionel Messi is considered one of the greatest soccer players on the planet. In a rare and exclusive interview with NBC News’ Tom Llamas, the soccer legend describes his reasoning behind extending his contract with Inter Miami and the question every soccer fan has had in their mind: will he defend his FIFA World Cup title in 2026.



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